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When relationships break down it is often grandparents who draw the short straw. Our expert solicitors can help grandparents with custody agreements.
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When relationships break down, it is often grandparents who draw the short straw when it comes to child arrangements, which can be distressing for both grandparents and grandchildren.
Contrary to popular belief, grandparents do not have the automatic right to have contact with their grandchild - however, the Courts do recognise that grandparents have an impactful and valuable role to play in the upbringing of children. So, provided that there is no evidence of abuse or violence, the Courts will usually give grandparents an order for contact with their grandchildren.
Because only people with parental responsibility for the child in question can apply for a Contact Order, (i.e. parents, guardians or step-parents) grandparents must apply for permission to get a Contact Order. The Court will then consider the application on the grounds of:
At Forbes, we understand how distressing the breakdown of a relationship can be and believe that the child's best interests are the most important thing to secure. Our team of expert solicitors are here to help.
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